FAQs
Q. What’s the difference between Timber Glow® and XUV?
A. Timber Glow® is a transparent but coloured water based acrylic coating for exterior wooden structures
. XUV is a slightly harder acrylic/urethane water-based acrylic coating that may be used as an exterior colourless coating. It’s more suitable for exterior timber furniture, trim, doors, frames and for other applications
where matching surfaces are close to each other. It can be shaded to transparent colours, which enhance and lift the natural colour of timber without hiding the grain. The standard for both products is a satin finish, though they are
available in a gloss finish.
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Q. Can I use Timber Glow® on my timber fencing?
A. Provided the timber is clean. Yes. Timber Glow® is an excellent finish for timber fencing, but always apply a first coat of Timber Seal on new timber before Timber Glow.
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Q. If I spill Timber Glow® or sealer on a surface, how do I clean it off?
A. Flush off immediately with water.
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Q. How long will Timber Glow® last in the can?
A. Provided the lid is tightly fixed and the can is not subject to constant sunlight or extreme heat or cold, the product should keep up to 6 years..
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Q. Can I mix Timber Glow® and XUV together?
A. The products are compatible and may be mixed together. However if the colours of the two are different, the mixture will be a new different colour.
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Q What is the best way to apply Timber Glow® to Cedar cladding?
A. On new cladding a coat of Timber Sealer must be applied before the Timber Glow. It’s essential to coat all exposed surfaces, especially any end grain.
If the cladding is coated before installation it is a good policy to coat the back faces with Timber Sealer as well as the front faces.
The Timber Sealer may be thinned with up to 10% water to assist its flow on the rough sawn timber and you should be sure to brush out any runs or thick areas of coating
. Timber Glow® can then be applied when the Timber Sealer is dry.
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Q. What is the method of applying Timber Glow® to fibro cement?
A. The fibro should be coated first with a coat of good quality acrylic paint in a cream or golden brown colour.
Your supplier will advise on the best colour to suit your job. Then a minimum of two coats of Timber Glow® should be applied to the surface.
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Q. What is the method of applying Timber Glow® or XUV to timber decking?
A. On new decking a coat of Timber Sealer must be applied before the Timber Glow or XUV. It’s essential to coat all exposed surfaces, especially any end grain.
If the decking is coated before installation it is a good policy to coat the back faces with Timber Sealer as well as the front faces.
The Timber Sealer may be thinned with up to 10% water to assist its flow and you should be sure to brush out any runs or thick areas of coating.
Timber Glow® or XUV can then be applied when the Timber Sealer is dry.
Ensure that on the final coats the finished work, if the application method is by roller, the coating is laid off with a brush and runs down the sides of boards are brushed out before drying. It is also essential that all fixing holes (nails, screws etc) are thoroughly coated.
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Q. When can my sprinklers go on after I’ve applied Timber Glow® ?
A. The products surface dry quite quickly in warm weather and can withstand wetting within a few hours, but it is better not to allow sprinklers to play on the
surface for at least 24 hours.
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Q. How long is the drying time for Timber Glow® ?
A. Drying time between coats can vary but as a rule of thumb don’t overcoat for at least 1 hour and in cold weather up to eight hours.
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Q. What if my timber has gone grey?
A. The greyness is the result of unprotected light and weathering exposure of the timber. This results in degradation of the ‘lignin’ -the binder holding wood together.
In this condition the natural colour of the timber disappears and the fibres on the surface of the timber become loose and friable.
These fibres should be removed by thorough sanding prior or other means. If left on and over-coated they can part company with the solid
timber underneath and the coating film can come off with the dead fibres. It is always a good policy to lightly sand timber and dust off before coating.
If you have any doubts contact your Timber Glow® supplier.
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Q. Can I apply Timber Glow® or XUV if the surface has another product on it?
A. It is always advisable to apply a test area to make sure the Timber Sealer/Timber Glow® bonds to and has no adverse reaction with other products. In most cases there should be no compatibility problems.
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Q. Do I need to seal treated pine?
A. Yes.
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Q. How do I wash brushes and rollers?
A. Don’t let the products dry on your brushes and rollers. Make sure that they are always kept wet – either wrap in glad wrap or polythene and after you’ve finished work, thoroughly wash with water a use washing up liquid.
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Q. How often do I need to apply Timber Glow® ?
A. On exposed timber you should check the work annually, and any areas that look suspect, e.g. cracked, minor peeling etc. should be rubbed back and re-coated.
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Q. Can I thin the product down?
A. Timber Sealer should be thinned as necessary with water – up to 10% especially on sawn timber.
It is essential not to leave thick areas of coating, as these may not dry properly.
The sealer is as its name suggests, just a sealer, and needs only to be applied once, or sometimes twice, to ensure total coverage.
Timber Glow® and XUV may also be thinned with water, but only to aid brushing/rolling, not to spread the material further.
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Q. How many coats of Timber Glow® or XUV should I use?
A. On most work, a minimum of two coats of Timber Glow® or XUV should be applied. On Decking minimum of 3 coats. On weather or sun facing surfaces, more coats are advisable to achieve the maximum benefit of the product. The most important aspect is to achieve a minimum film build over the whole surface - this cannot be done by overspreading. Three thin coats will last twice as long as 2 thick coats.
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Q. How much will I need?
A. For Timber Sealer, allow one coat at up to 14sqm/litre on smooth surfaces, and 10–14 sqm/litre on rough surfaces
Then, for the Timber Glow topcoats, they must be applied in a minimum of two coats on the sealer, and preferably three coats. With three coats on Decking.
Each Litre of Timber Glow should cover no more than 12sq.m of surface per coat.
If the coverage issue is confusing, contact the supplier for further help
Don’t attempt to apply any of the products too thickly. It doesn’t work and the job will not dry properly. The product is easy to apply, clean to use and dries
quite quickly. Do it right first time.
Do you have another question not covered here?
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Q. What can sizes can I buy?
A. All the products are available in 1L, 4L and 10 litre sizes as standard, and 250ml. Sample pots can be supplied on request.
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Q. What’s the best time of day to apply the products?
A. Generally choose a cooler time of the day if possible and don’t use the products in full, hot sun – especially Timber Glow® .
The material can dry too quickly and give a patchy looking result. Don’t use the materials when the weather is too cold and rain is
threatening, or in late afternoon when the weather is below 15 0C and cooling with rising humidity.
Do you have another question not covered here?
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Q. When I do re-coat, do I have to use sealer again?
A. Normally no, unless the original coating has been left too long and has stripped off, allowing the timber underneath to dry out and degrade. In that case, cleaning, sanding and normal prep, including Timber Seal is necessary to achieve the best results. It is always the best policy to recoat before too much damage has been allowed.
Regular inspection and minor repair is the best way to avoid major problems.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can Timber Glow® be used on my doors and windows?
A. Yes, but XUV is the preferred product, being slightly harder and less likely to stick together on coated faces that are in contact (e.g. closing windows).
Do you have another question not covered here?
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Q. Can I use Timber Glow® on decking near my pool?
A. Yes, but it can be stained with pool chemicals and the staining may be difficult to remove. It is worth considering using Timber Glow® anti-slip deck coating for wet areas around a pool.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can I use Timber Glow® on garden furniture?
A. Yes, Timber Glow® is an ideal coating for protecting and improving the appearance of timber garden
furniture. It is preferable to coat garden tabletops with XUV.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. What’s the difference between Timber Glow® and XUV?
A. Timber Glow® is a transparent but coloured water based acrylic coating for exterior wooden structures
. XUV is a slightly harder acrylic/urethane water-based acrylic coating that may be used as an exterior colourless coating. It’s more suitable for exterior timber furniture, trim, doors, frames and for other applications
where matching surfaces are close to each other. It can be shaded to transparent colours, which enhance and lift the natural colour of timber without hiding the grain. The standard for both products is a satin finish, though they are
available in a gloss finish.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can I use Timber Glow® on my timber fencing?
A. Provided the timber is clean. Yes. Timber Glow® is an excellent finish for timber fencing, but always apply a first coat of Timber Seal on new timber before Timber Glow.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. If I spill Timber Glow® or sealer on a surface, how do I clean it off?
A. Flush off immediately with water.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. How long will Timber Glow® last in the can?
A. Provided the lid is tightly fixed and the can is not subject to constant sunlight or extreme heat or cold, the product should keep up to 6 years..
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can I mix Timber Glow® and XUV together?
A. The products are compatible and may be mixed together. However if the colours of the two are different, the mixture will be a new different colour.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q What is the best way to apply Timber Glow® to Cedar cladding?
A. On new cladding a coat of Timber Sealer must be applied before the Timber Glow. It’s essential to coat all exposed surfaces, especially any end grain.
If the cladding is coated before installation it is a good policy to coat the back faces with Timber Sealer as well as the front faces.
The Timber Sealer may be thinned with up to 10% water to assist its flow on the rough sawn timber and you should be sure to brush out any runs or thick areas of coating
. Timber Glow® can then be applied when the Timber Sealer is dry.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. What is the method of applying Timber Glow® to fibro cement?
A. The fibro should be coated first with a coat of good quality acrylic paint in a cream or golden brown colour.
Your supplier will advise on the best colour to suit your job. Then a minimum of two coats of Timber Glow® should be applied to the surface.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. What is the method of applying Timber Glow® or XUV to timber decking?
A. On new decking a coat of Timber Sealer must be applied before the Timber Glow or XUV. It’s essential to coat all exposed surfaces, especially any end grain.
If the decking is coated before installation it is a good policy to coat the back faces with Timber Sealer as well as the front faces.
The Timber Sealer may be thinned with up to 10% water to assist its flow and you should be sure to brush out any runs or thick areas of coating.
Timber Glow® or XUV can then be applied when the Timber Sealer is dry.
Ensure that on the final coats the finished work, if the application method is by roller, the coating is laid off with a brush and runs down the sides of boards are brushed out before drying. It is also essential that all fixing holes (nails, screws etc) are thoroughly coated.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. When can my sprinklers go on after I’ve applied Timber Glow® ?
A. The products surface dry quite quickly in warm weather and can withstand wetting within a few hours, but it is better not to allow sprinklers to play on the
surface for at least 24 hours.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. How long is the drying time for Timber Glow® ?
A. Drying time between coats can vary but as a rule of thumb don’t overcoat for at least 1 hour and in cold weather up to eight hours.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. What if my timber has gone grey?
A. The greyness is the result of unprotected light and weathering exposure of the timber. This results in degradation of the ‘lignin’ -the binder holding wood together.
In this condition the natural colour of the timber disappears and the fibres on the surface of the timber become loose and friable.
These fibres should be removed by thorough sanding prior or other means. If left on and over-coated they can part company with the solid
timber underneath and the coating film can come off with the dead fibres. It is always a good policy to lightly sand timber and dust off before coating.
If you have any doubts contact your Timber Glow® supplier.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can I apply Timber Glow® or XUV if the surface has another product on it?
A. It is always advisable to apply a test area to make sure the Timber Sealer/Timber Glow® bonds to and has no adverse reaction with other products. In most cases there should be no compatibility problems.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Do I need to seal treated pine?
A. Yes.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. How do I wash brushes and rollers?
A. Don’t let the products dry on your brushes and rollers. Make sure that they are always kept wet – either wrap in glad wrap or polythene and after you’ve finished work, thoroughly wash with water a use washing up liquid.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. How often do I need to apply Timber Glow® ?
A. On exposed timber you should check the work annually, and any areas that look suspect, e.g. cracked, minor peeling etc. should be rubbed back and re-coated.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can I thin the product down?
A. Timber Sealer should be thinned as necessary with water – up to 10% especially on sawn timber.
It is essential not to leave thick areas of coating, as these may not dry properly.
The sealer is as its name suggests, just a sealer, and needs only to be applied once, or sometimes twice, to ensure total coverage.
Timber Glow® and XUV may also be thinned with water, but only to aid brushing/rolling, not to spread the material further.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. How many coats of Timber Glow® or XUV should I use?
A. On most work, a minimum of two coats of Timber Glow® or XUV should be applied. On Decking minimum of 3 coats. On weather or sun facing surfaces, more coats are advisable to achieve the maximum benefit of the product. The most important aspect is to achieve a minimum film build over the whole surface - this cannot be done by overspreading. Three thin coats will last twice as long as 2 thick coats.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. How much will I need?
A. For Timber Sealer, allow one coat at up to 14sqm/litre on smooth surfaces, and 10–14 sqm/litre on rough surfaces
Then, for the Timber Glow topcoats, they must be applied in a minimum of two coats on the sealer, and preferably three coats. With three coats on Decking.
Each Litre of Timber Glow should cover no more than 12sq.m of surface per coat.
If the coverage issue is confusing, contact the supplier for further help
Don’t attempt to apply any of the products too thickly. It doesn’t work and the job will not dry properly. The product is easy to apply, clean to use and dries
quite quickly. Do it right first time.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. What can sizes can I buy?
A. All the products are available in 1L, 4L and 10 litre sizes as standard, and 250ml. Sample pots can be supplied on request.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. What’s the best time of day to apply the products?
A. Generally choose a cooler time of the day if possible and don’t use the products in full, hot sun – especially Timber Glow® .
The material can dry too quickly and give a patchy looking result. Don’t use the materials when the weather is too cold and rain is
threatening, or in late afternoon when the weather is below 15 0C and cooling with rising humidity.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. When I do re-coat, do I have to use sealer again?
A. Normally no, unless the original coating has been left too long and has stripped off, allowing the timber underneath to dry out and degrade. In that case, cleaning, sanding and normal prep, including Timber Seal is necessary to achieve the best results. It is always the best policy to recoat before too much damage has been allowed.
Regular inspection and minor repair is the best way to avoid major problems.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can Timber Glow® be used on my doors and windows?
A. Yes, but XUV is the preferred product, being slightly harder and less likely to stick together on coated faces that are in contact (e.g. closing windows).
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can I use Timber Glow® on decking near my pool?
A. Yes, but it can be stained with pool chemicals and the staining may be difficult to remove. It is worth considering using Timber Glow® anti-slip deck coating for wet areas around a pool.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
Q. Can I use Timber Glow® on garden furniture?
A. Yes, Timber Glow® is an ideal coating for protecting and improving the appearance of timber garden
furniture. It is preferable to coat garden tabletops with XUV.
Do you have another question not covered here?
click here to send an enquiry
